Fair food · Illinois State Fair 2026

Gator

⌖ Mrs. Lively's Cajun Konnection

Gator at Mrs. Lively's Cajun Konnection, on Grandstand Ave. One of the fair’s 50 must-try foods for 2026. Mrs. Lively's Cajun Konnection sells it at 2 of its stands.

Also at Mrs. Lively's Cajun Konnection

• Catfish
• Shrimp
• Oyster
• Crab Cake
• Chicken Tender
• Crawfish Basket
• Crab Poppers
• Boudin Eggrolls
• Fried Pickles
• Beignets
• Pecan Cobbler
• Soda
• Water
• Tea
• Lemonade Shake Up

The fair's own listing